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Results for: Funded Futures Network Promo Code "SKV50" Get 50% Off On All Plans

  • By David Conway |
  • October 29, 2020
Plans advance for Main Street bar

The city’s Planning Board was split over a proposal to allow Raffurty’s Bar and Grill to operate with a new liquor license.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 4, 2012
Commission meets Friday to discuss audit

The Sarasota City commissioners will review an investigation of three city computers at a special meeting on Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 4, 2012
Publix to close Saturday

The nearly 32-year-old Longboat Key supermarket will close starting this weekend for eight months of construction of a new store.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 12, 2017
Central Park residents don't want holes in their security wall

County must connect Central Park to a commercial site to the west if ordinance isn't changed.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • February 20, 2018
Sheriff's Office looks to place armed veterans, retired police officers at county schools

Sheriff Tom Knight said the plan would improve student safety.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
News Briefs

Town to hold first town center public workshop; Arnold Simonsen donates $13,000 to Aging in Paradise; Town hires special counsel for bridge damages claim; Town issues permit for $2 million home

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 20, 2023
Former Lakewood Ranch softball star earns national honors

Sydney McCray was named an NJCAA All-American and a Gold Glove winner for her play at Florida SouthWestern State College.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 9, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Opera's 'Jerusalem'

Read June LeBell's review of Sarasota Opera's 'Jerusalem,' which runs through March 22.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2010
Council of Governments meets tonight

Topics of discussion will include a hurricane exercise follow-up and post-disaster redevelopment planning.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 22, 2010
Buchanan announces drilling legislation

The Longboat Key Republican announced plans Monday to introduce legislation designed to hold companies responsible for oil spills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 18, 2010
High Tea at High Noon

High Tea at High Noon

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 29, 2011
County approves Selby Library changes

A new teen center is part of the $1.2 million improvement plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2011
Irish to celebrate St. Paddy's Day early

Plan to strap on your green suspenders and shamrock headbands at the third annual Sham Rock Festival from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 12, on Hillview Street.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 22, 2014
VIDEO: Ringling students share excitement over expansion

Ringling College of Art and Design recently announced plans for a new 30,000-square-foot film complex. Current film students couldn't be more excited.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 13, 2021
Sarasota National Little League All-Stars head to state tournament

The well-rounded team has overcome a loss and scheduling challenges to reach this point.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 2, 2019
Manatee County firefighters respond to Dorian's fury

Manatee County firefighters sent to help in case Hurricane Dorian devastates east coast of Florida.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 2, 2013
HER 'BIG BREAK': Lindsey Bergeon

Sarasota resident and 2004 Riverview High graduate Lindsey Bergeon was one of 12 golfers selected to be on 'Big Break Mexico,' which premieres May 13, on the Golf Channel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 18, 2023
Manatee County adds a chief of staff position

Andy Butterfield was the frontrunner for the county administrator position before commissioners decided on Charlie Bishop.

  • East County
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